Athlos Jefferson Parish
Minutes
AAJP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
https://zoom.us/j/92139543440
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Directors Present
A. Acuna, J. Holmes, J. Washington, J. Wright, N. Anthony, P. Boutte, V. McCoy
Directors Absent
M. Caparotta, T. Burns
Ex Officio Members Present
T. Harrison (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
T. Harrison (remote)
Guests Present
B. Bressler (remote), C. Brooks (remote), T. Tate (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Athlos Mission & Vision
E.
Call for Conflict of Interest
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Agenda
B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
CEO/CFO/COO Report
Dr. Bressler offered answers to any questions on the board dashboard or financial report.
Dr. Bressler shared the results of the staff and parent spring stakeholder survey. The student results are still in progress.
B.
School Leader Report
Ms. Harrison shared that they are in the middle of LEAP testing. They have completed DIBLES and are awaiting ELPT data.
They are preparing for end of year activities primarily for kindergarten and 8th grade along with test fest activities.
Mr. McCoy inquired about the placement of staff for next year.
Dr. Holmes asked for a list of all dates and times for end of year activities in case board members would like to attend.
V. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Committee Report
Mr. McCoy shared that they invited the CAO of YACS to attend and shared the current academic data for the school to prepare YACS to best serve our students next year.
Mr. Acuna inquired about the curriculum differences between the two schools. Ms. Harrison confirmed that Math & ELA curriculum will be different.
B.
Finance Committee Report
Ms. Anthony shared that the committee reviewed the ongoing monthly financials. They also clarified that the cancellations with our vendors was completed.
C.
Executive Committee Report
Dr. Holmes shared that the Athlos Board Officers met with the YACS Board President and Executive Team to share where we were at on some large transition items and check for aligned understanding. These items included: inventory, records & the building transfer and branding change.
VI. Discussion
A.
Charter Transition Process
Ms. Germain Gilson shared that she stopped by the school last week and wanted to share that she was really impressed that learning was still taking place, transitions were strong. She also shared that Mr. Reid had been in contact with her about the inventory and options for those. She also wanted to share that this Board has been exceptional and very committed to the students of this school.
The school attorney Lee Reid shared an update on the next steps in the process for the school closure and building transition.
VII. Action Items
A.
Review and approval of Assumption and Assignment Agreement
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Acuna |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| P. Boutte |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Absent
|
| V. McCoy |
Aye
|
| J. Washington |
Aye
|
| N. Anthony |
Aye
|
| M. Caparotta |
Absent
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
B.
Review and approval of dissolution resolutions
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Washington |
Aye
|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| M. Caparotta |
Absent
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
| N. Anthony |
Aye
|
| P. Boutte |
Aye
|
| A. Acuna |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Absent
|
| V. McCoy |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Holmes |
Aye
|
| P. Boutte |
Aye
|
| T. Burns |
Absent
|
| N. Anthony |
Aye
|
| J. Washington |
Aye
|
| V. McCoy |
Aye
|
| M. Caparotta |
Absent
|
| A. Acuna |
Aye
|
| J. Wright |
Aye
|
There were no conflicts indicated.